Business Operations Analyst; Starlink

Space

X was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today Space

X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

Starlink is one of the most ambitious missions that Space

X has undertaken to date. Starlink leverages our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy the world’s most advanced broadband internet system and largest satellite constellation to provide fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide, connect humanity, and fund Mars colonization.

The Business Operations Analyst’s sole mandate is to enable human life on Mars and proliferate humanity’s freedom to communicate through efficient supply chain operations and production optimization  role combines data analytics with supply chain planning, inventory management, and production scheduling, directly supporting Space

X’s leadership in manufacturing and operations. Business Operations is embedded in daily operations, supporting both near‑term execution and long‑term strategic planning. Team members analyze supply chain data, forecast production needs, and lead cross‑functional decision‑making and implementation to ensure on‑time delivery and cost efficiency. Our team is lean and dynamic, supporting several subgroups: supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, sales, and growth. We encourage scope increase and variation across subgroups for high performers.

• Analyze key performance indicators related to supply chain and production, especially inventory levels, lead times, on‑time delivery rates, and capacity utilization (includes developing production planning models and decision‑making tools).
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to optimize production workflows and resource allocation.
• Guide production planning and resource management (e.g., material forecasting, workforce scheduling, capacity planning) for Starlink Performance kits.
• Identify initiatives for improvement of Starlink’s production efficiency and operational outlook, including developing, tracking, and executing planning initiatives with Space
  
  X’s leadership.
• Work with stakeholders (e.g., engineering, manufacturing, procurement) to analyze the impact of proposed production and supply chain decisions on overall operations health.
• Track, report, and proactively manage production efficiency improvements (e.g., supply chain initiatives and process optimizations) on existing and future Starlink products.
• Drive production optimization in product development for existing and future products, focusing on establishment and attainment of output, cycle time, and demand plan.
• Project‑manage new country market launches, including coordinating production ramps, demand forecasting, and cross‑functional alignment to meet launch timelines and volume requirements.
• Integrate and forecast production needs based on inputs from multiple sales channels, including primary enterprise sales as well as e‑commerce, government, and retail channels, to align manufacturing output with diverse demand signals.

• 1+ years of experience in production planning, manufacturing, product management, operations, management/strategy consulting, or related fields.
• 1+ years of Excel or programming experience (e.g., for production forecasting models or data analysis).

• Ability to work in an ambiguous environment.
• Quantitative dual degree in engineering, operations management, supply chain management or business field and/or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated success driving tangible impact/influencing within a broader organization, particularly in production or project management contexts.
• Excellent analytical skills (e.g., Python, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Power Query, Microsoft Office suite, Excel modeling, or similar data manipulation tools for production forecasting and scheduling).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly with senior operations, manufacturing, and sales.
• Experience driving urgency and extreme ownership in fast‑paced…